Estols

Inspired by the tradition of Bohus-style sweaters, Estols is enjoyable both to knit and to wear. The colourwork yoke captures the eye, while the addition of purl stitches creates a gentle texture. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) **Recommended ease:** 5–6" / 12.5–15 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 33.5 (37.5, 41.25, 45.25, 49.25) (53.25, 57, 61, 65, 69)" / 85 (95, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155, 165, 175) cm. **Yoke Depth (centre front):** 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.75) (10.25, 10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.75)" / 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) (26, 27, 28, 29, 30) cm. **Length from Underarm to Hem:** 9.75" / 25 cm. **Upper Sleeve Circumference:** 11.25 (11.75, 12.5, 13.75, 15) (16, 17.75, 18.75, 19.75, 20.75)" / 28.5 (30, 31.5, 35, 38.5) (41, 45, 47.5, 50, 52.5) cm. **Cuff Circumference:** 8.75 (9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10.5) (10.75, 11.25, 11.5, 11.75, 12.5)" / 22.5 (23.5, 24, 25, 26.5) (27.5, 28.5, 29, 30, 31.5) cm. **Sleeve Length:** 16.25" / 41.5 cm. **Neck Circumference:** 16.5 (17, 18.25, 18, 19) (19.75, 19.75, 20.75, 21.25, 21)" / 41.5 (43.5, 46.5, 46, 48.5) (50, 50, 52.5, 54, 53.5) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Pastoreta by Xolla (100% Spanish wool, 218 yds / 200 m – 50 g). MC: 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls in the colourway Castanya. CC1: 1 ball in the colourway Civada. CC2: 1 ball in the colourway Tramunatana. CC3: 1 ball in the colourway Xarxet. CC4: 1 ball in the colourway Pardal. Or approx. the foll amounts of fingering / sport-weight yarn: MC: 875 (965, 1085, 1235, 1360) (1490, 1665, 1795, 1950, 2080) yds / 800 (880, 990, 1125, 1240) (1360, 1520, 1640, 1780, 1900) m. CC1: 60 (65, 75, 85, 90) (95, 100, 110, 115, 125) yds / 55 (60, 70, 80, 85) (90, 95, 100, 110, 115) m. CC2: 65 (70, 80, 90, 95) (100, 115, 120, 125, 130) yds / 60 (65, 75, 85, 90) (95, 105, 110, 115, 120) m. CC3: 60 (65, 75, 85, 90) (95, 105, 110, 115, 125) yds / 55 (60, 70, 80, 85) (90, 95, 100, 110, 115) m. CC4: 40 (40, 45, 50, 50) (55, 60, 60, 65, 70) yds / 35 (35, 40, 45, 45) (50, 55, 55, 60, 65) m. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Preseli by Garthenor or Shetland Spindrift by Jamieson’s of Shetland. **Needles:** US 2.5 / 3 mm (for rib) 24" / 60 cm circular needles, US 4 / 3.5 mm (for main fabric) 32" / 80 cm circular needles, US 5 / 3.75 mm (for stranded knitting) 32" / 80 cm circular needles. **Notions:** Stitch markers, waste yarn or two stitch holders. GAUGE 24 sts x 32 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking. 24 sts x 32 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in Stranded Colourwork, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION This oversized sweater is knitted seamlessly in the round from the top down. It features a fun-to-knit colourwork yoke with some purl stitches for a bit of texture. The rest of the sweater is knitted in plain Stockinette Stitch. Hem and cuffs are finished with playful contrasting trim.